Ultimate Power Balls

Before morning runs, I'm always looking around the kitchen for a healthy nibble that will hold me over until I can eat a proper breakfast. These 86-calorie bites are just the ticket. And since they are dairy- and nut-free (and wheat-free if you use puffed rice), they pass the school test!

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, toss together the puffed millet and puffed kamut or rice. Add the dried plums, chocolate chips, and sesame seeds.

2. Stir in the sunflower butter and the honey. You should have a nice sticky mess! Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Place the coconut in a small bowl. Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and form it into 1-inch (2.5cm) balls with your hands. Roll the balls in the coconut and transfer to a container. You can store the power balls in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 1 month, but I bet they won't last that long!

Note:
There's a product from Sunsweet called Plum Amazins that is essentially just diced dried plums. Since they can be annoyingly sticky to chop up, I find the prediced ones helpful for putting this recipe together quickly.

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Recent Review

I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet (especially as a snack before the gym in the morning). I also had trouble as my balls kept falling apart. However, the overall taste was great and the balls certainly gave me ton of energy to start the day. I'd give it 3.5 stars as is and will try to tweak a few things next time I make it (ex: using almond flour instead of coconut, reduce honey by half).